Microwave ovens have changed the way we cook and eat food since they first debuted in 1970. The warming process is actually quite simple: When you press start on your appliance, microwaves begin to ...

It is interesting to admit, but I was around before microwaves were popular. Now they are often a part of everyday use in most homes, so it is useful to understand what the best and safest use for a ...

When preparing a frozen dinner in the microwave, you will see that the directions always include a final statement such as “Let stand two minutes in microwave.” This is followed by “Carefully remove ...

Many of us use microwave ovens to defrost, reheat and cook food, and even though this convenience has been around for decades, some still worry that microwave ovens may not be completely safe to use.

OMAHA, Neb. -- Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly. That message has been slow to catch on, despite a spate of illnesses ...